MichaelJohn
New Member
A little earlier today I was waiting at an intersection and when the light turned green I cautiously proceeded. I am hyper aware of people running red lights, people not paying attention etc. so I don't just take off without checking. Just as I was entering the intersection the car on the left waiting at the red light took off and I slammed on my brakes just in time to avoid hitting her as did the car coming from my opposite direction. She had a cell phone glued to her ear (illegally) and a small child in the passenger seat. I was pretty pissed so I chased after her and when I caught up I yelled at her that she had run the light. She had a horrified look on her face and apologized profusely. She was so totally distracted by her cell phone conversation that I think that when she saw movement in the intersection she just subconsciously figured it was time to go. She had no idea that she had run a red light.
This is the thing I fear most on a motorcycle. I'm a very cautious rider and my personal risk taking is well-calculated. However what scares me is what I cannot control - like distracted drivers. This is the second time that a cell phone user nearly got me. Unfortunately, we can be doing everything right and still get taken out. Be careful out there fellas (and gals).
This is the thing I fear most on a motorcycle. I'm a very cautious rider and my personal risk taking is well-calculated. However what scares me is what I cannot control - like distracted drivers. This is the second time that a cell phone user nearly got me. Unfortunately, we can be doing everything right and still get taken out. Be careful out there fellas (and gals).